"Christmas on Temple Square," through Dec. 24, variety of free events performed at the Assembly Hall, Joseph Smith Memorial Building, Conference Center, Family History Library, Church Office Building lobby, North Visitor's Center and the Tabernacle (www.lds.org/events)

"A Christmas Carol," Heritage Community Theatre, through Dec. 17, dates and times vary, 2505 S. Highway 89, Perry, $9 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and children 12 and under (435-723-8392 or www.heritagetheatreutah.com)

"The Grouch who Stole Christmas," through Dec. 26, 7:30 p.m., dates vary, The Off Broadway Theatre, 272 S. Main, $16 for adults, $12 for senior citizens and students, $8 for children 12 and under (801-355-4628 or www.TheOBT.org)

"How I Became a Pirate," through Dec. 30, dates and times vary, Salt Lake Acting Company, 168 W. 500 North, $25 for adults, $15 for children (801-363-7522 or www.saltlakeactingcompany.org)